©Arukikata. Co. , Ltd.  |  ©Bringer Japan Z Inc.

Yamame Gyoza

Verified [Verified] denotes information that has been published with confirmation of its owing parties.

Yamame Gyoza

Crispy and packed with juicy flavor! A specialty restaurant serving carefully made enban gyoza with hand-stretched wrappers.

Last update :
Supervised by :  餃子 山女

Located Approx. 6 minutes from Fukushima Station, Yamame Gyoza has been serving Fukushima’s soul food, enban gyoza, since opening in September 1964. Long loved by locals, it is known as a popular spot enjoyed by many visitors as well.

The restaurant’s signature enban gyoza is made with wrappers that are hand-stretched one by one only after an order is placed. This careful process creates the pleasantly chewy texture unique to hand-stretched dough. The filling is 70% vegetables and 30% meat, giving it a light flavor. Another distinctive feature is the unique cooking method, which is almost like pan-frying in oil. Crisp on the outside and full of savory juices inside, these dumplings are a must-try. Other popular items include boiled gyoza with pleasantly chewy wrappers, as well as side dishes such as miso yakko and cucumber kimchi.

The interior has a warm, retro Showa-era atmosphere. It draws a wide range of diners, from locals to tourists. The restaurant also offers a selection of Fukushima’s prized sake, including labels from breweries that have won the gold prize at the Annual Japan Sake Awards for seven consecutive years, to enjoy alongside enban gyoza.

Highlights

  • Enban gyoza with a light flavor, made with 70% vegetables and 30% meat.
  • Wrappers are hand-stretched one by one after each order is placed.
  • Crispy on the outside and full of juicy flavor inside.
  • Boiled gyoza with delicious chewy wrappers.
  • A wide selection of Fukushima sake is also available.

Photos

  • Fukushima’s soul food, enban gyoza

    Fukushima’s soul food, enban gyoza

  • Boiled gyoza with a chewy texture

    Boiled gyoza with a chewy texture

  • The popular snack dish miso yakko

    The popular snack dish miso yakko

  • Cucumber kimchi with a fun, crunchy texture

    Cucumber kimchi with a fun, crunchy texture

  • A selection of Fukushima’s prized sake is also available

    A selection of Fukushima’s prized sake is also available

  • The exterior welcomes guests with a sliding door and noren curtain

    The exterior welcomes guests with a sliding door and noren curtain

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do I need a reservation?
A

Usually not. It gets busy on weekends, so we recommend arriving early.

Q

Can you recommend nearby sightseeing spots?
A

A statue of Yuji Koseki, a composer from Fukushima City, stands at the east exit of Fukushima Station.

Reviews

Details

Name in Japanese
餃子の店 山女
Postal Code
960-8044
Address
5-23 Wasedacho, Fukushima City, Fukushima 960-8044
Phone
024-523-1772
Hours
5:30pm–9:30pm (Last food order at 9:30pm), Saturday 5:00pm–9:30pm (Last food order at 9:30pm) *Closes when ingredients run out
Closed on
Sundays, public holidays, irregular holidays
Access
Approx. 6 minutes on foot from JR Fukushima Station
Price Range
from ¥2,000
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Popular Articles